Donald J. Carty

Donald J. Carty, age 79, of Maquoketa, Iowa, formerly of Preston, Iowa, died Sunday, January 16, 2011, at the Jackson County Hospital in Maquoketa. Cremation rites will be accorded. A graveside service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2011, at the Preston Cemetery, Preston, Iowa. Donald was born October 8, 1931, in Preston, the son of Glenn and Ida (Wellendorf) Carty. He graduated from Preston High School with the Class of 1949. He went on to attend American Institute of Commerce in Davenport, Iowa.
Donald worked for Curtis Millwork in Clinton, Iowa, and Lucky Stores in Milan, Illinois, as an accountant, and was a partner and Vice President of TC Imports in Miami, Florida. Donald also worked 17 years for Renaissance Athletic Club in Phoenix, Arizona. He enjoyed traveling to many parts of the world, including Hawaii, Cancun, and many parts of Asia.
Donald is survived by two cousins, Wilma Wellendorf and Patricia Rose; as well as many caring friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.